Pat Buckley (Cork East, Sinn Fein)
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335. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will instruct Irish Rail to install lifts in the stations at locations (details supplied) as it poses a significant challenge for passengers with mobility issues, wheelchair users, and those with prams or heavy luggage. [17625/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.

Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of integrated, accessible public transport networks and infrastructure. The NTA works with the relevant public transport operators, for example Irish Rail, who have responsibility for day to day operational issues, to progressively make public transport accessible.

In light of Irish Rail's responsibilities for train stations, including those in Cork referred to by the Deputy, I have forwarded your question to the company for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.